Keeping the restructuring of the power sector in mind, the government of Uttar
Pradesh has enacted the U. P. Electricity Reform Act 1999 and has set up the U.
P. Electricity Regulatory Commission (UPERC), as an autonomous body
corporate. It consists of three members, one of whom is nominated as the
Chairman of the Commission. With its headquarters in Lucknow, the Commission is
entitled to conduct its proceedings, consultations and hearings in other places
in the state also.The Commission has the exclusive power to make regulations for the conduct of
its proceedings and discharge of its functions.The Commission is vested with the same powers as that of a Civil Court under the
Code of Civil Procedure 1908 (Central Act 5 of 1908) for obtaining information
and evidence.

Core Values

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NBIASED OUTLOOK

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ROFESSIONAL APPROACH

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THICS & TRANSPARENCY

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ONSUMER FOCUS

Vision

To be an effective Electricity Regulatory Commission contributing to the
accelerated growth of the power sector in Uttar Pradesh

Mission

To regulate the power sector in a manner that uninterrupted and cost effective
electricity is available to each and every household of Uttar Pradesh.

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